All about Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
What is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code? Passed in 2016, the code was formulated to make the process of shutting down and exiting a business easier and less time-consuming. Apart…
Compilations of Shankar IAS Environment for Prelims-2017
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Agricultural Biosecurity
Only Important points were taken from the PIB: The Biotic stress refers to diseases, insect – pests and weeds which affects adversely the normal growth of living organisms (plant, animals,…
Genetically Modified Crops
The policy for introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops in the country is based on recommendations of the Task Force on Application of Biotechnology and Agriculture under the Chairmanship of…
Harmful Algal Blooms
The Ministry of Earth Science has been actively working with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA towards strengthening of ocean observations in the Indian Ocean with a view to…
What are the different parts of a cyclone’s structure?
As cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc on coastal Tamil Nadu, here’s a handy guide to the terms weathermen use to describe different parts of a cyclone. The eye The eye of…
Ambedkar’s birth anniversary to be observed as ‘Water Day’ in the country
Birth anniversary of the father of Indian Constitution B R Ambedkar (April 14), will be observed as "Water Day" in the country. The idea is to sensitise people about managing…
Impact of Air Pollution on GDP
As per World Bank Disaster Management and Climate Change Unit Report, “India – Diagnostic Assessment of Select Environmental Challenges”, the cost of serious health consequences from Particulate Matter pollution is…
What Marrakesh achieved, what’s ahead in climate change fight now
And yet, the outcomes from Marrakesh quicken the momentum to build a new global climate change architecture. Marrakesh did not have any major issue to resolve — its main agenda…
India ranks 20th on 2017 Climate Change Performance Index
India has been ranked 20th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2017, which underlined that countries like India are making "great efforts" in the fields of renewables and energy…
